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Is Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 sells for $134 against $2.35 raw: a $132 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.35
- PSA 10
- $134
- PSA 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 57×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $134 | +$107 | +$82.02 | −$17.98 |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | +$52.64 | +$27.64 | −$72.36 |
| PSA 8 | $16.71 | −$10.64 | −$35.64 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $2.35 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $93.58 | +$41.23 |
| 50% | $107 | +$54.83 |
| 75% | $121 | +$68.43 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $175 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $134 | −$40.63 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $81.00 | −$94.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $81.00 | −$94.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $134 | $81.00 | $175 | $81.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $88.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $79.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.71 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $9.27 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 — FAQ
Is Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 sells for $134 against $2.35 raw: a $132 spread, 57× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($79.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 (Hockey Cards 1977 O-Pee-Chee) sells for about $134 versus $2.35 for a raw near-mint copy — a 57× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $175, ahead of PSA 10 at $134. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Chicago Blackhawks [Team Checklist] #74 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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